HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-09-ZBA-min.pdfMeeting Minutes of the Lexington Board of Appeals
Conducted Virtually, Via Zoom
October 9th, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Board Members: Chair – Ralph D. Clifford, Nyles N. Barnert, Martha C. Wood, Norman P.
Cohen, and James A. Osten
Alternate Member: Kathryn Roy and Patricia Nelson
Administrative Staff: Olivia Lawler, Zoning Administrator, and EmmaJean Anjoorian,
Department Assistant
Other Business:
1. Board Reorganization: elect Chair, Vice Chair, and Board Clerk – to be effective
October 9th, 2025
Mr. Clifford stated that all current officers have expressed their willingness to continue serving
their respective positions; Mr. Clifford as Chair, Mr. Barnert as Vice-Chair, and Mr. Osten as
Clerk.
No additional comments from the Board.
Mr. Cohen moved to elect the current officers for the next year 7:04 p.m. Mrs. Wood second Mr.
Cohen at 7:04 p.m.
The Board voted to approve the current officer for the next year at 7:04 p.m.
The Board of Appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to
approve the current officers for the next year (a roll call vote took place: Ralph D. Clifford – Yes,
Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes, and James A. Osten –
Yes).
2. Review of the 2026 ZBA Calendar
Mr. Clifford asked the Board if they had any issues or questions with the calendar.
No additional comments from the Board.
Mr. Clifford moved to approve the 2026 ZBA Calendar at 7:05 p.m. Multiple Board members
second Mr. Clifford at 7:05 p.m.
The Board voted to approve the 2026 ZBA Calendar at 7:05 p.m.
The Board of Appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to
approve the 2026 ZBA Calendar (a roll call vote took place: Ralph D. Clifford – Yes, Nyles N.
Barnert – Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes, and James A. Osten – Yes).
3. Minutes from the September 25th, 2025 Meeting
Mr. Clifford moved to approve the minutes at 7:05 p.m. Mr. Barnert second Mr. Clifford at 7:05
p.m.
The Board of Appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to
approve the minutes from September 25, 2025 Hearing (a roll call vote took place: Ralph D.
Clifford – Yes, Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes, and
James A. Osten – Yes).
Mr. Clifford moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Mrs. Wood second Mr. Clifford at 7:08
p.m.
The Board voted to Adjourn at 7:08 p.m. (a roll call vote took place: Ralph D. Clifford – Yes,
Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes, and James A. Osten –
Yes).